Northwood, Iowa

Northwood, Iowa
City
Downtown Northwood
Location of Northwood, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°26′45″N93°13′9″W / 43.44583°N 93.21917°W / 43.44583; -93.21917 Coordinates: 43°26′45″N93°13′9″W / 43.44583°N 93.21917°W / 43.44583; -93.21917
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Worth
Area [1]
• Total	3.99 sq mi (10.32 km2)
• Land	3.99 sq mi (10.32 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,230 ft (375 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,072
• Density	519.82/sq mi (200.72/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50459
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-57630
GNIS feature ID	0459654
Website	www.northwoodia.org

Northwood is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 2,072 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[2] It is the county seat of Worth County. ^[3]

Northwood is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Northwood was laid out in 1857 and platted in 1858. ^{[4] [5]}

Geography

Northwood's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 43.445783, -93.219123. ^[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.76 square miles (9.74 km²), all land. ^[7]

Demographics

Northwood historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1870	289	—
1880	844	+192.0%
1890	859	+1.8%
1900	1,271	+48.0%
1910	1,264	−0.6%
1920	1,597	+26.3%
1930	1,554	−2.7%
1940	1,724	+10.9%
1950	1,767	+2.5%
1960	1,768	+0.1%
1970	1,950	+10.3%
1980	2,193	+12.5%
1990	1,940	−11.5%
2000	2,050	+5.7%
2010	1,989	−3.0%
2020	2,072	+4.2%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2020-03-29. Source: U.S. Decennial Census [8] [2]

Diamond Jo's casino is in rural Northwood, on west side of I-35.

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 1,989 people, 885 households, and 530 families living in the city. The population density was 529.0 inhabitants per square mile (204.2/km²). There were 1,004 housing units at an average density of 267.0 per square mile (103.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 885 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2000, there were 2,050 people, 914 households, and 549 families living in the city. The population density was 542.2 inhabitants per square mile (209.3/km²). There were 982 housing units at an average density of 259.7 per square mile (100.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.24% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.

There were 914 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.76.

20.5% are under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,030, and the median income for a family was $41,445. Males had a median income of $27,589 versus $20,637 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,167. About 6.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

"Top of Iowa" Visitor center, located in Northwood

Education

The Northwood-Kensett Community School District operates local area public schools. ^[11]

Climate

Humid continental climate is a climatic designation typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Hot Summer Continental Climate). ^[12]

Climate data for Northwood, Iowa (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	63 (17)	65 (18)	83 (28)	93 (34)	105 (41)	103 (39)	107 (42)	103 (39)	98 (37)	93 (34)	79 (26)	66 (19)	107 (42)
Average high °F (°C)	21.3 (−5.9)	25.7 (−3.5)	38.4 (3.6)	54.0 (12.2)	66.3 (19.1)	76.0 (24.4)	78.6 (25.9)	76.4 (24.7)	70.8 (21.6)	57.1 (13.9)	40.8 (4.9)	27.4 (−2.6)	52.7 (11.5)
Daily mean °F (°C)	12.6 (−10.8)	16.9 (−8.4)	29.5 (−1.4)	43.3 (6.3)	55.6 (13.1)	65.9 (18.8)	69.0 (20.6)	66.5 (19.2)	59.3 (15.2)	46.1 (7.8)	31.7 (−0.2)	19.4 (−7.0)	43.0 (6.1)
Average low °F (°C)	3.8 (−15.7)	8.0 (−13.3)	20.6 (−6.3)	32.6 (0.3)	44.9 (7.2)	55.9 (13.3)	59.4 (15.2)	56.6 (13.7)	47.9 (8.8)	35.1 (1.7)	22.6 (−5.2)	11.4 (−11.4)	33.2 (0.7)
Record low °F (°C)	−37 (−38)	−34 (−37)	−27 (−33)	4 (−16)	20 (−7)	32 (0)	38 (3)	35 (2)	20 (−7)	−2 (−19)	−16 (−27)	−27 (−33)	−37 (−38)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	1.07 (27)	1.02 (26)	1.99 (51)	3.82 (97)	4.78 (121)	5.13 (130)	4.73 (120)	3.92 (100)	3.32 (84)	2.68 (68)	1.73 (44)	1.28 (33)	35.47 (901)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	10.9 (28)	9.3 (24)	6.2 (16)	3.3 (8.4)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.3 (0.76)	2.6 (6.6)	7.6 (19)	40.2 (102)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	7.8	6.0	7.6	10.0	12.0	11.1	8.6	8.4	7.8	8.1	6.8	6.9	101.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	6.2	4.9	3.4	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	2.3	5.4	23.4
Source: NOAA [13] [14]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
4. Clyde, Jefferson F. (1918). History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 372.
5. "Sulfuric Acid Fire Injures Four, Forces Iowa Town to Evacuate". NBC News. 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2012-05-11.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
11. "NORTHWOOD-KENSETT" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education . Retrieved 2020-08-12.
12. Climate Summary for Northwood, Iowa
13. "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
14. "Station: Northwood, IA". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

External links

• Iowa portal

• Official city Web site
• KYTC Radio
• City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Northwood